Older (1990) Browning Safes any Good

[zonzin]

Found one on CL for a decent price but dont know much about the older safes. Are they any good?

[Big D]

Brownings are good to go. Considering that one's size and age if it's less than around
$800 I would go for it

[Centurion_D]

I know someone who has the exact same one..quality built safe. Like Big D said if you can get if for less than $800 then go for it.

[trob]

is it fireproof? what gauge steel walls? size? weight?

If the components are similar to modern safes, it will be just as strong. You cant really go wrong with a manual safe as long as the critical components are there (above).

[Centurion_D]

is it fireproof? what gauge steel walls? size? weight?

If the components are similar to modern safes, it will be just as strong. You cant really go wrong with a manual safe as long as the critical components are there (above).

I believe this model is not fireproof. I'm not sure about the gauge but it's a good safe in all other respects.

[zonzin]

Its going for 600 which is a good deal. However,, I cant tell from the pics what kind of locking bolts it has. I dont see any reciever holes in the door frame except for what appears to be a 1/2" or so hole at the very top of the left side.

Anybody know about the latching of this sucker?

[Big D]

the bolts probably lock behind that lip that runs down the side

[tomve]

I have one very similiar to what's picture. Mine is green and is the gold series. It has three - 5/8" bolts on each side (6 total) behind the lip. It is not fire proof. Very solid and about 400 lbs. I too got mine on CL and very happy for what i paid.

[zonzin]

Hmmm,,, wonder how pry proof it would be with that locking mechanism.

[bsg]

i have an almost identical older Browning ProSteel i found from CL. 3 locking bolts from each side of door.

i am very happy with my safe. it is tight and solid. the manual combination lock never fails me and is high quality. when i close the door latch... it sounds like a jail cell door closing; again, tight and solid.

i would love to have an older Fort Knox safe but am very satisfied with my old Browning.

$600.00 is a very decent price imo. mine has an opening at the top which has allowed me to use a Goldenrod for rust prevention.

[trob]

I believe this model is not fireproof. I'm not sure about the gauge but it's a good safe in all other respects.

no way would i buy a non fireproof old manual safe for 800. how much does it weigh?

the OP says he can get it for 600, i wouldnt pay more than 400 for it...maybe.

[choprzrul]

Its going for 600 which is a good deal. However,, I cant tell from the pics what kind of locking bolts it has. I dont see any reciever holes in the door frame except for what appears to be a 1/2" or so hole at the very top of the left side.

Anybody know about the latching of this sucker?

Send me a PM reminder late this afternoon. I will try to remember to look at mine when I get home.

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[Centurion_D]

no way would i buy a non fireproof old manual safe for 800. how much does it weigh?

the OP says he can get it for 600, i wouldnt pay more than 400 for it...maybe.

Perhaps you're right. Around 400 would probably be a good price. I'm not sure what you mean by manual safe but if you're referring to the traditional lock style it's pretty bullet proof.

[Mickey D]

Someone needs to clean their baseboards.

[G17GUY]

Someone needs to clean their baseboards.

I like the extension cord shut in the safe door running under the couch.